Category: Development & Sustainability
First Celeste Satellites Launched From New Zealand to Test Next-Gen Low Earth Orbit Navigation
WELLINGTON, 29 March 2026 – The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched the first two Celeste navigation satellites from New Zealand, marking a major step toward developing…
EDITOR'S PICKSingapore Accelerates Push to Become Asia-Pacific Gold Trading Hub Amid Surging Demand
SINGAPORE, 28 March 2026 – Singapore is intensifying efforts to position itself as the Asia-Pacific’s leading gold trading hub, as rising global uncertainty fuels investor demand for bullion…
Japan Prioritises Domestic Oil Needs Despite Asia’s Pleas for Emergency Support
TOKYO, 27 March 2026 – Japan has signalled that it will prioritise its own energy security despite mounting requests from Asian neighbours seeking access to its vast oil…
China’s Industrial Profits Surge Early in 2026 Before Iran War Threatens Momentum
BEIJING, 27 March 2026 – China’s industrial sector delivered a strong rebound at the start of 2026, with profits surging as factory activity, exports and domestic demand picked…
China’s CXMT Emerges as New Challenger in AI Memory Race Dominated by Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron
Beijing, 26 March 2026 – China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is rapidly positioning itself as a potential challenger in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market, signalling a shift in…
AI Boom Accelerates China’s Chip Industry Growth as Supply Strains Intensify
Shanghai, 25 March 2026 – China’s semiconductor industry is experiencing a powerful surge in growth, fuelled by the global artificial intelligence boom, but the rapid expansion is now…
Singapore Delays Flight Carbon Levy as Middle East War Drives Up Aviation Costs
Singapore, 25 March 2026 – Singapore has postponed the implementation of its planned carbon levy on airline tickets, citing surging aviation fuel costs and industry disruption caused by…